GUARD-GATED · BANANA RIVER WATERFRONT
Tortoise IslandReal Estate Market Report · November 2026
Tortoise Island is one of Brevard County's most sought-after waterfront addresses — a gated island community off South Patrick Drive where nearly every home has Banana River water access or water views behind a 24-hour manned gate. Inventory is tightly held, and deep-water docks open onto the Intracoastal with ocean access via Port Canaveral or Sebastian Inlet.
Median sold: $1.5M · Median DOM: 15 · Sold-to-list: 93.9% · Source: Stellar MLS, last 12 mo
About 5.1 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).
Aggregate statistics from Stellar MLS closed sales over the last 12 months and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.
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Tortoise Island by the numbers
6 listings are active in Tortoise Island right now, priced from $925K to $2.3M, with a median of $1.6M. Every active listing is a single-family home. Where living area is reported, the 3- to 5-bedroom properties run 2,348 to 4,763 square feet of living area. None is newer than 1999; the oldest dates to 1979.
5 listings (83%) are waterfront; 6 listings have a private pool; the median active listing has been on the market 52 days; recent sales have closed near $428 per square foot.
14 sales closed here in the last 12 months at a median of $1.5M, about 1.2 a month against 5.1 months of current inventory.
Figures are aggregates of the active listings shown on this page and of 12-month MLS sales, as of November 14, 2026.
Under Contract
1 home pending in Tortoise Island · Avg. $1.1M
Tortoise Island · 4th Quarter 2026
14 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo
$1.5M
Median Sale Price
15 days
Median Days on Market
93.9%
Sold-to-List
$428
Median $/sqft
Recent Sales Map
60 recent individual sales in and around Tortoise Island · FL public records · no addresses published
Approximate sale locations — dots are offset ±1 home for privacy
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Listed | Sold ▼ | List Price | Sold Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 4,107 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $1,900,000 | $463 | — |
| — | — | 2,966 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $1,450,000 | $489 | — |
| — | — | 2,730 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $1,220,000 | $447 | — |
| — | — | 3,275 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $1,090,000 | $333 | — |
| — | — | 5,491 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $915,700 | $167 | — |
| — | — | 2,068 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $825,000 | $399 | — |
| — | — | 1,330 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $755,000 | $568 | — |
| — | — | 1,851 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $675,000 | $365 | — |
| — | — | 2,096 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $652,300 | $311 | — |
| — | — | 1,477 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $650,000 | $440 | — |
| — | — | 2,428 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $650,000 | $268 | — |
| — | — | 1,872 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $650,000 | $347 | — |
| — | — | 1,592 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $646,900 | $406 | — |
| — | — | 1,250 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $645,000 | $516 | — |
| — | — | 1,688 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $640,000 | $379 | — |
| — | — | 1,315 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $625,000 | $475 | — |
| — | — | 1,718 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $608,000 | $354 | — |
| — | — | 2,105 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $605,000 | $287 | — |
| — | — | 1,665 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $600,000 | $360 | — |
| — | — | 1,630 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $599,000 | $367 | — |
| — | — | 1,600 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $595,000 | $372 | — |
| — | — | 1,300 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $535,000 | $412 | — |
| — | — | 1,947 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $500,000 | $257 | — |
| — | — | 3,747 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $1,630,000 | $435 | — |
| — | — | 3,532 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $975,000 | $276 | — |
| — | — | 1,686 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $848,900 | $503 | — |
| — | — | 2,586 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $840,000 | $325 | — |
| — | — | 2,064 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $815,000 | $395 | — |
| — | — | 2,395 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $770,000 | $322 | — |
| — | — | 2,963 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $767,000 | $259 | — |
| — | — | 2,356 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $763,000 | $324 | — |
| — | — | 3,495 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $725,000 | $207 | — |
| — | — | 3,100 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $725,000 | $234 | — |
| — | — | 1,629 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $725,000 | $445 | — |
| — | — | 2,484 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $710,000 | $286 | — |
| — | — | 2,049 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $670,000 | $327 | — |
| — | — | 1,727 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $670,000 | $388 | — |
| — | — | 2,385 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $665,000 | $279 | — |
| — | — | 2,104 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $660,000 | $314 | — |
| — | — | 1,250 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $655,000 | $524 | — |
| — | — | 1,571 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $650,000 | $414 | — |
| — | — | 1,706 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $645,000 | $378 | — |
| — | — | 1,341 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $635,000 | $474 | — |
| — | — | 1,823 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $614,500 | $337 | — |
| — | — | 2,173 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $605,000 | $278 | — |
| — | — | 1,984 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $600,000 | $302 | — |
| — | — | 1,866 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $599,900 | $321 | — |
| — | — | 2,234 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $580,000 | $260 | — |
| — | — | 1,961 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $570,000 | $291 | — |
| — | — | 2,058 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $545,000 | $265 | — |
| — | — | 1,571 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $535,000 | $341 | — |
| — | — | 985 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $520,000 | $528 | — |
| — | — | 1,791 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $510,000 | $285 | — |
| — | — | 3,702 | — | 6/1/25 | — | $2,700,000 | $729 | — |
| — | — | 3,937 | — | 6/1/25 | — | $2,200,000 | $559 | — |
| — | — | 2,614 | — | 6/1/25 | — | $1,675,000 | $641 | — |
| — | — | 2,795 | — | 6/1/25 | — | $1,477,000 | $528 | — |
| — | — | 3,445 | — | 6/1/25 | — | $1,395,800 | $405 | — |
| — | — | 3,156 | — | 6/1/25 | — | $1,080,000 | $342 | — |
| — | — | 3,690 | — | 6/1/25 | — | $985,000 | $267 | — |
Currently For Sale
6 active listings in Tortoise Island
$387/sqft
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$394/sqft
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$445/sqft
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$416/sqft
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$509/sqft
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$442/sqft
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| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | List Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM | Pool | Waterfront | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4,637 | $1,795,000 | $387 | 8 | ✓ | ✓ | Grand Canal |
| 4 | 3 | 2,348 | $925,000 | $394 | 26 | ✓ | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,922 | $1,299,000 | $445 | 47 | ✓ | ✓ | Canal Navigational To Banana River |
| 4 | 5 | 4,763 | $1,980,000 | $416 | 263 | ✓ | ✓ | Banana River |
| 4 | 4 | 4,485 | $2,285,000 | $509 | 95 | ✓ | ✓ | Grand Canal |
| 3 | 4 | 3,379 | $1,495,000 | $442 | 57 | ✓ | ✓ | Canal Navigational To Banana River |
Tortoise Island Market — Common Questions
Is Tortoise Island a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+
Tortoise Island is currently a balanced market with about 5.1 months of inventory. About 5.1 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).
What is the median home sale price in Tortoise Island?+
Based on Stellar MLS closed sales over the last 12 months, the median sale price in Tortoise Island is approximately $1.5M.
How many homes are for sale in Tortoise Island?+
There are currently 6 active listings in Tortoise Island, with homes selling at roughly 1.2 per month. That works out to about 5.1 months of inventory.
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Report generated November 14, 2026 at 10:29 AM ET · Powered by Stellar MLS
MLS Data:Active and pending listing data is sourced from the Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The MLS GRID does not guarantee the accuracy of this data, which may not reflect all real estate activity in the area.
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of November 10, 2026 at 7:01 AM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Moving to Tortoise Island
Utilities & Services
Tortoise Island is in Brevard County, Florida. Here's who to call to get power, water, and trash service set up in your name before closing.
Electric
Florida Power & Light (FPL) · (888) 988-8249Essentially all of Brevard County.
Water & Sewer
City of Cocoa Utilities (regional) · (321) 433-8400Cocoa, Rockledge, Merritt Island, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Viera/Suntree, Port St. John, and much of central/north Brevard.
City of Melbourne Water & Sewer · (321) 608-7100South Brevard — Melbourne, Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, Satellite Beach, and nearby unincorporated areas.
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of November 10, 2026 at 7:01 AM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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